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Heatwave cripples the grid: Ukraine introduces nationwide power outage schedules

Incidents 06/29/2026, 20:23

Ukraine is introducing nationwide power outage schedules for June 30. 🔥 The cause is abnormal heat and the mass use of air conditioners, which caused an overload of the grids. Kyiv and the regions have already received restriction schedules.

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Ukrposhta changes tariffs: delivery to villages will become cheaper, while courier delivery will become more expensive

Economy 06/29/2026, 20:20

Ukrposhta is changing the rules of the game: from July 1, 2026, the surcharge for delivery to villages and lockers is abolished, but courier delivery will become 5 hryvnias more expensive due to rising fuel prices. 📦🚚

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Lightning in Lviv: 6-year-old girl in intensive care and extensive aftermath of the storm

Incidents 06/29/2026, 20:17

Lightning struck a 6-year-old girl in Lviv; she is in intensive care. The city is suffering from a storm: trees are falling on transport and power lines. Meteorologists have declared a yellow danger level for many regions of Ukraine 🌩️🚑

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Energy from Space: Microwaves vs. Lasers in the Race for Clean Electricity

Technology 06/29/2026, 20:14

Collecting solar energy in space has moved to practical trials. 🛰️ Scientists are comparing microwave transmission and laser technologies, trying to solve the climate problem and power lunar bases. 🌍⚡

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Strikes on logistics: Ukrainian forces hit bridges in Crimea and communications facilities in the Moscow region

Politics 06/29/2026, 20:11

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a series of strikes on Russian logistics: bridges in Crimea and the Donbas were destroyed, as well as communications facilities in the Moscow region. Ukrainian forces continue to attack enemy command and supply nodes, disrupting their rear infrastructure. 🚂💥🇺🇦

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100,000 UAH for a prisoner: Ukraine approves new payments for destroying and capturing the enemy

Politics 06/29/2026, 20:08

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved new payments for the military: 100,000 hryvnias for capturing the enemy and 15,000 hryvnias for destroying the enemy. 🇺🇦💰 Funds will be paid monthly along with the main salary, provided that supporting documents are available. This is part of a large-scale reform of labor remuneration in the army.

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Hurricane in Lviv: fallen trees, contact line breaks, and tram suspension

Incidents 06/29/2026, 20:04

Hurricane in Lviv: trees fell on trolleybuses, the district administration roof was torn off, and trams are suspended. Meteorologists warn of gale-force winds and thunderstorms in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine. 🌪️🚋

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Fourth expansion of the FSO: how Putin's security staff has changed since the start of the war

Politics 06/29/2026, 17:27

Putin is expanding his security staff for the fourth time since the start of the war — the central apparatus of the FSO will now grow to 812 people. Experts link this to the Kremlin's attempt to maintain narratives about the army's "successes." 🇷🇺👮‍♂️

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Israel and Turkey on the Brink of a Break: Netanyahu Responds to Erdogan's Threats by Recognizing the Armenian Genocide

Politics 06/29/2026, 17:24

Relations between Israel and Turkey have collapsed to a minimum: Netanyahu called Erdogan's rhetoric a threat to the existence of the state. In response, Jerusalem took a historic step — officially recognizing the Armenian genocide of 1915. 🇮🇱🇹🇷🚫

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MP Tishchenko Under Fire: Extortion, Money Laundering Millions, and Lies in Declaration

Politics 06/29/2026, 17:21

MP Nikolai Tishchenko received a suspicion notice from NABU for extorting $1 million and laundering 12.6 million hryvnias through a fictitious deal with his ex-wife. The deputy tried to trade "protection" from call centers but didn't manage to get the money. On the same day, a bail of 150 million hryvnias was paid for ex-Minister Galushchenko. 🚨🏛️

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Ukraine before winter: 40% readiness for outages and a strategic shift in the West

Politics 06/29/2026, 17:17

Before the start of the heating season, Ukraine has completed infrastructure protection plans by only 40%. 🇺🇦📉 While the Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia regions are actively preparing, western regions began mobilization only after the April shelling. Authorities are betting on grid decentralization following the loss of generation in the spring of 2026. ⚡️🏗️

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Prices in Ukrainian supermarkets: what has become more expensive and what has remained at the same level

Economy 06/29/2026, 17:14

Prices on products have been updated in Ukrainian supermarkets: eggs have become more expensive, while bread and grains show a spread in cost. Dairy products and oil have remained at the same level. We analyze where it is currently more profitable to buy food 🛒🥚🍞

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Oschadbank warns of service disruptions: cause is heat and power supply issues

Economy 06/29/2026, 17:11

Oschadbank has warned of temporary service disruptions due to abnormal heat and power supply issues. Technical specialists are working to restore stability by the end of the day. 💸⚡️

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Thunderstorms, hail, and squalls: forecasters warn of bad weather in Ukrainian regions on June 29 and 30

Incidents 06/29/2026, 17:08

⚡️ Forecasters have warned of thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds in Ukraine on June 29 and 30. Bad weather may disrupt transport and power grids. Emergency services urge people not to stand under trees and not to park cars near billboards. 🌩️🚗

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Compute Shortage: Google Limits Meta's Access to Gemini, While SpaceX Becomes the Savior

Technology 06/29/2026, 16:54

Google is forced to limit Meta's access to Gemini models due to a lack of capacity, leading to a development crisis. To save the situation, Google signed a multi-billion dollar contract with SpaceX, renting their data centers. 🚀💻

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Dollar stalls, euro creeps up: how the NBU exchange rate on June 30 affects store prices

Economy 06/29/2026, 16:51

The dollar has stalled at 44.84 UAH, while the euro continued to rise to 51.16 UAH. Experts explained which goods will get more expensive first and why prices in stores do not change instantly. 📉📈

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The 'Midas' Case: 150 Million UAH Bail Posted for Former Minister Halushchenko

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:47

Bail in the amount of 150 million hryvnias has been posted for former Energy Minister Hennadiy Halushchenko, arrested in the "Midas" case. The bulk of the sum was provided by "Giran Construct" LLC, which has minimal authorized capital. The defendant may be released from the pre-trial detention center in the near future. ⚖️💸

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Yacht Graceful escorted by a destroyer passes through Danish straits: convoy movement details

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:44

A Russian convoy with the yacht Graceful, linked to Putin, passed through the Danish straits under the escort of a destroyer. The vessel, which turned off its tracker in 2022, was escorted by the Danish fleet and the German coast guard. 🚢🇩🇰

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